Lily Deng, MD

As a pediatric endocrinologist, I provide care to children and teens with diabetes, growth disorders, pediatric obesity and other hormone-related diseases of the endocrine glands. In particular, my clinical focus is on genetic forms of diabetes, hypoglycemia and also type 1 diabetes.

I was originally drawn to the endocrine system by my fascination with the hormone pathways and their functions. Pediatric endocrinology combines the parts of medicine I love the most: continuity of care, preventive medicine, developments in medical technology to further support patients and the unique physiology of endocrine diseases.

Watching my patients thrive in life and working with them and their families brings me so much joy. It is extremely important to me to partner with each patient and their family to provide the best possible, individualized care. I aim to create a caring and open environment where patients feel comfortable talking about their concerns and goals.

My research focuses on disorders of the beta cells: type 1 diabetes prevention, hypoglycemia (including congenital hyperinsulinism), and genetic forms of diabetes. My current studies focus on evaluating gastrointestinal (GI) hormone function in individuals with genetic forms of diabetes and also treatments to optimize beta cell function in both those with genetic forms of diabetes and also early stage type 1 diabetes.